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the government stopped us from doing that. we had to go to the courts to have rights returned to us. when it was returned to us, we were against filing criminal charges. the government, instead, put a tribunal in place, a tribunal with no legal authority to pass sentence or issue verdicts, and that tribunal still concluded that the order to assassinate them could have only come from the highest level of government. there was no one higher than her at the time. in the years that followed, they didn't do much to remove suspicion. sharif, who was, at that time, head of the intelligence bureau and reported directly to the officer of the prime minister was on the road that night, and he was inducted into the people's party central committee. last year, actually, as on the first pakistan day of president, awarded them, an national medal, to one of his co- accused in my father's murder case for services to the pakistani people. at the time that -- well, up until three years ago before he became president, standing trial in not just m
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we do need to get away from the idea of government or even local government operating in sinos with different budgets in different departments not working together. i know representatives lyndon as he does, takes huge steps bringing agencies together and working together in the area of problem families and commend them for the work they do. >> whatever announcements the chancellor makes on pension taxes, and when the government came to power, $1.6 billion, the chancellor gives the sheet? >> we inherited a plan to raise four billion pounds from the wealthiest people in terms of taxes and raise that four billion pounds and my right hon. friend will make further announcements in a moment. >> robert smith. >> the northeast of scotland makes a major contribution to the u.k. economy through the offshore oil and gas industry. will the prime minister commit himself to maximizing investments in the industry so we get the maximum number of jobs, energy security and taxation for the future of this country? >> my hon. friend quite rightly speaks up for the industry and everyone who works in it in scotlan
we do need to get away from the idea of government or even local government operating in sinos with different budgets in different departments not working together. i know representatives lyndon as he does, takes huge steps bringing agencies together and working together in the area of problem families and commend them for the work they do. >> whatever announcements the chancellor makes on pension taxes, and when the government came to power, $1.6 billion, the chancellor gives the sheet?...
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, competent government. and until we start coming together to really reverse this deterioration of our democracy and our governments, we are not calling to have the kind of government we are willing to entrust with the big things that need to be done. it's you know, i was thinking about it. i came to the conclusion that there was something ironic the true about reagan's famous statement, you know, where he said government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem. and in many ways, we have had a government that is the problem. and so we need ted, i think, just this idea of investing first and foremost in our national political life is the highest priority. >> in the back. what do we take to three questions. >> sort of a call-up microphone. >> straight talk. and i love the vision that you're painting. and i'm struck by the size and the task. if i understand your conclusion correctly it is that if we are going to achieve the goals that we share we're going to have to take the power away fr
, competent government. and until we start coming together to really reverse this deterioration of our democracy and our governments, we are not calling to have the kind of government we are willing to entrust with the big things that need to be done. it's you know, i was thinking about it. i came to the conclusion that there was something ironic the true about reagan's famous statement, you know, where he said government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem. and in...
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and outside of government, that's awesome. the main argument is it's up on us, and more is coming. changes coming. some of that will include islamist forces to figure how to best use our power to shape and influence them. >> thank you very much. on iraq, an extra bonus points if you can believe that -- >> a couple of close in points. first, we we think a luckily, made out to say myself, i think generally weak tend to project a certain bigotry of low expectations on muslims in the arab cultural world. which is those of us who are of various religious faiths here, we know the extent to which we practice our faith to this or that religious prescription, and we now that we've all pretty darn sure but we think muslims, they all pray five times a day, they never touched scotch. they all do, you know, every commandment that is in islam, and, of course, they all submit to the will of their local imam, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. doesn't work that way. muslim practice in general is not so far different than practice here. and musl
and outside of government, that's awesome. the main argument is it's up on us, and more is coming. changes coming. some of that will include islamist forces to figure how to best use our power to shape and influence them. >> thank you very much. on iraq, an extra bonus points if you can believe that -- >> a couple of close in points. first, we we think a luckily, made out to say myself, i think generally weak tend to project a certain bigotry of low expectations on muslims in the...
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in opposition the prime minister said that he wanted his government to be the most family friendly government the country never seen. can ask them why he is cutting conservative pay for working mothers? >> first of all, can a welcome the honorable lady to the house of commons and congressional her on her recent election success. we've had to take difficult decisions about welfare, both in work welfare and in work well for an out of work welfare, and so we put a cap on 1% of all the working benefits, including the work that she mentions. but above all on this issue, what i think is the right thing to do is cut the taxes of people in work rather than take more in taxes and then redistribute it through tax credits pixel and decide we want to cut taxes on those who work. that's what we're doing and there will be more of it to co come. >> over the last five years benefits have risen twice as fast than sellers. as the prime minister agreed that once we have a duty, it cannot be fair that people are out of work enjoy bigger increases than those who -- [inaudible] [shouting] >> i think my honorable f
in opposition the prime minister said that he wanted his government to be the most family friendly government the country never seen. can ask them why he is cutting conservative pay for working mothers? >> first of all, can a welcome the honorable lady to the house of commons and congressional her on her recent election success. we've had to take difficult decisions about welfare, both in work welfare and in work well for an out of work welfare, and so we put a cap on 1% of all the...
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government could do and the government to government. it's how you build the nonproliferation norms in the society themselves. >> i'm going to ask a direct question because the non-proliferation i get that, it makes sense. we always on the government work better and be better coordinated but here's a direct question if anybody else knows the answer please, speegap. how much does the government spend annually? fighting, nonproliferation in the middle east, let's back up again. this is the sum of all fears, this is the middle east. it went through five or six examples when the post war period we've already seen the government in the attacks and thousands of people killed i don't think anybody in this room needs a lesson on the kind of regime and the kind of terrorist organizations that are in the middle east and that come out of the swamp that is the middle east and so i would assume as a layperson that we must be spending billions in fighting the middle east nonproliferation. actually i do not know because as i explained, they are so desp
government could do and the government to government. it's how you build the nonproliferation norms in the society themselves. >> i'm going to ask a direct question because the non-proliferation i get that, it makes sense. we always on the government work better and be better coordinated but here's a direct question if anybody else knows the answer please, speegap. how much does the government spend annually? fighting, nonproliferation in the middle east, let's back up again. this is the...
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the laws governing the disabled. senator lee just admitted it doesn't affect any law in the united states. all it does is create a committee on the rights of persons with disabilities. what can committee do? all it can do is review and make suggestions. are we scared in the united states of america of someone making a suggestion to us about how we might do something? no recourse, no legal standing -- the foreign relations committee even included language with advice and consent to make it crystal clear. so when we afraid of? that the committee would give us this advice? the second misconception is that this will allow the federal government to determine what is best for children with disabilities. again, mr. president, that is just flat wrong. the treaty does not give the federal government or any state government and a new powers with respect to children and disabilities. it does not change the balance of power and it does not require any change to existing state or federal law. the justice department, dick thornbur
the laws governing the disabled. senator lee just admitted it doesn't affect any law in the united states. all it does is create a committee on the rights of persons with disabilities. what can committee do? all it can do is review and make suggestions. are we scared in the united states of america of someone making a suggestion to us about how we might do something? no recourse, no legal standing -- the foreign relations committee even included language with advice and consent to make it...
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when this government government came to office, the personal tax allowance set of 6475 pounds. next april, and is set to rise to 9205 pounds. 24 million taxpayers have seen their income tax cut. 2 million of the lowest have been taken out of tax altogether. because of the decisions we have taken today, we can go even further. the personal moments will rise by a further 235 pounds. that means the total increase next year of 1335 pounds from the highest cash increase ever. people will be able to add 9440 before paying any income tax and this is a direct boost the incomes of people working hard to provide for their families. it is 47 pounds extra in cash next year. 267 increases next year, people working full-time on minimum wage will see the income tax cut in half. and we are of the 10,000-pound personal moments. at this time, i propose to extend a further increase. that decision will stand alongside this decision that we have taken on operating. meaning that a typical taxpayer will be better off next year. mr. speaker, we have help working people today. but i do not want to dist
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what governments means. thank you. [applause] this too we are happy to take questions. >> do you believe the american people clearly understand what is at stake? we have tended to not focus i don't believe without quite pressure and clarity on what will happen if we continue. i have only seen one study myself of the various options for how the economy will react if, for example, we go to the window to raise more money, and simply fail without a sharp increase. that would be one scenario. another would be devotee of the suez canal crisis where i guess it was our own president eisenhower who informed anthony eden that if they didn't pull their troops out of suez when they landed to take over from the nationalization, we wouldn't roll over their debt. they left. i'm just not sure as i go from seminar to seminar that the fixed that this morning for example, there was no one sitting their like yourself or anyone else that says i am the person who represents the debt. the negative cost of new decisions, the costs always are
what governments means. thank you. [applause] this too we are happy to take questions. >> do you believe the american people clearly understand what is at stake? we have tended to not focus i don't believe without quite pressure and clarity on what will happen if we continue. i have only seen one study myself of the various options for how the economy will react if, for example, we go to the window to raise more money, and simply fail without a sharp increase. that would be one scenario....
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and outside of government falsified. the main argument is it is upon us and more is coming. more changes coming. some of that likud islamist forces will need to figure out how to best use their power to shape and influence. >> thank you very much. i'm to run. extra bonus points if you can wait that hamon cheese eating islamist line america. >> a couple of closing points. first, we can collectively -- maybe i'll just say myself, generally with project a certain bigotry of low expect nations on muslims in the arab cultural world, which is those of us who are various religious faiths here know the extent to which we practice our faith in how faithful we are to this or that religious prescription. do we know that we fall pretty darn sure, but we think muslims, they'll pray five times a day. it never touched a scotch. every commandment that is in islam and of course they all submit to the will of their local imam et cetera, if better comic better. it doesn't work that way. muslim is in general is not so far different than acc
and outside of government falsified. the main argument is it is upon us and more is coming. more changes coming. some of that likud islamist forces will need to figure out how to best use their power to shape and influence. >> thank you very much. i'm to run. extra bonus points if you can wait that hamon cheese eating islamist line america. >> a couple of closing points. first, we can collectively -- maybe i'll just say myself, generally with project a certain bigotry of low expect...
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that's an issue for local government. and again, to conclude without getting too much on a soap box. senator is correct. this response cannot be about the of federal government bailing, you know, everybody out for every dollar. it's got to be smart leveraging of the power of the local government to leverage their own asset, and using the power of the private market to leverage the assets we need for smart rebuilding and so those loans are important to leverage the assets of the local government. so we don't have to -- we can do a combination of the grant, give them power to, you know, leverage their borrowing capacity, and through new market tax credit which is not a subject here. but is an important part of the recovery that come under finance. i want to raise the issue we found them to be effective. senator coats. >> thank you. two final questions here. secretary donovan, you -- supplement probably come our way this week in the next couple of days at least. you have a sense of when the long-term recovery cost estimates
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offer real and concrete policy solutions and a real role for government, appropriate role for government to play in addressing those anxieties. i think we're one election away from being able to do that. would always our but we have to do. we have to recognize what it is and concentrate. >> how much of a danger to the public is being proposed by this change is? >> i wouldn't call it a danger to i think it's a challenge. it's a challenge. like every election is a challenge. take what you stand for and tried to convince people that it's better for them to what the other side is offering. sometimes people have forgotten the article of persuasion. politics is not just being what people are for. sometimes politics should be but and oftentimes it should be but understand what is the right thing for the country and working hard to convince people that that is the right thing for country. that's an important part of the political process. it has gotten lost recently. [inaudible] >> look, there are a large number of hispanics will also happen to be liberal democrats. there's nothing wrong in tryi
offer real and concrete policy solutions and a real role for government, appropriate role for government to play in addressing those anxieties. i think we're one election away from being able to do that. would always our but we have to do. we have to recognize what it is and concentrate. >> how much of a danger to the public is being proposed by this change is? >> i wouldn't call it a danger to i think it's a challenge. it's a challenge. like every election is a challenge. take what...
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than the iraqi government really wants. so i hope that, one, the drawdown from afghanistan is not precipitous of our troops, because it's clearly not what our military wants. and secondly, that we leave some group of, some deployment of our troops there. and one of the most important reasons to do that is the the message it sends to pakistan. conventional wisdom, you say it so much, you wonder if it's really true. well, of course some elements in their service support the taliban and other terrorist groups, because they're positioning themselves for the day which they know will come when we again leave. and they see, leave afghanistan, leave the region, and they see, um, iran coming in or to afghanistan but really india. so we have to convince them that by our only -- not by with words, by our decisions, that we're going to stay in there. >> we have to buy -- they have to buy the insurance policy from us, not the other guys. >> you got it. and, you know, beyond pakistan and beyond afghanistan, this whole area -- just look a
than the iraqi government really wants. so i hope that, one, the drawdown from afghanistan is not precipitous of our troops, because it's clearly not what our military wants. and secondly, that we leave some group of, some deployment of our troops there. and one of the most important reasons to do that is the the message it sends to pakistan. conventional wisdom, you say it so much, you wonder if it's really true. well, of course some elements in their service support the taliban and other...
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so muslims are doing with their challenge not a self-government, but how we organize self-government or whether democratic or the supposed can be reconciled with traditional muslim principles. i totally agree with brian that the vast majority of muslims in the world today in the 21st century have figured out that yes, you can reconcile traditional muslim principles of democratic runcible's. how they do this, successfully, unsuccessfully. ps, they figured it out. does that mean is gone away? absolutely not. it's especially live in a part of the muslim world for arabic society culture and civilization don't. >> romances question. i heard this a few times as the theme, but the notion that once islamists come to power as how they discredit themselves and perhaps ultimately get saddled with the mundane issues of garbage collection and other things and find themselves moderating. is that an inevitability? >> i didn't even get to the crowd. he didn't even make the best possible case you could make for his own side in that case the sickly amounts if were going to achieve a future in which ms
so muslims are doing with their challenge not a self-government, but how we organize self-government or whether democratic or the supposed can be reconciled with traditional muslim principles. i totally agree with brian that the vast majority of muslims in the world today in the 21st century have figured out that yes, you can reconcile traditional muslim principles of democratic runcible's. how they do this, successfully, unsuccessfully. ps, they figured it out. does that mean is gone away?...
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relative to negotiating by the federal government, it's the negotiation of the federal government to the pharmaceutical companies, so today there is actually a restriction of the federal government can't use the purchasing power to negotiate a bulk purchase to the pharmaceutical companies. it's really not to us as human newscast. it's the farm sought cal aspects of that. so when you -- your next question --'ll come back to that. what happened in mart d and actually president clinton referred to this in his speech at the democratic convention -- is actually bringing the cost of the pharmaceuticals down. what it's doing is similar to what i wag talking about relative to capitalistic competition. we did a joint venture just a few years ago with wal-mart. and we introduced a $15 a month drug plan. $15 a month. and the city thought we were crazy to do this, but what we did is we worked with wal-mart's purchasing power, wal-mart distribution capabilities capabd management and our ability to bring solutions to our members. and brought our product out. this his brought down the price of part
relative to negotiating by the federal government, it's the negotiation of the federal government to the pharmaceutical companies, so today there is actually a restriction of the federal government can't use the purchasing power to negotiate a bulk purchase to the pharmaceutical companies. it's really not to us as human newscast. it's the farm sought cal aspects of that. so when you -- your next question --'ll come back to that. what happened in mart d and actually president clinton referred to...
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relative to negotiating by the federal government, it really is the negotiation of the federal government to the pharmaceutical companies. today there is a restriction that the federal government can't use the purchasing power to negotiate a boat purchase to the pharmaceutical company. it's not to us as humana. if the firms to aspects of it. when you look at your next question i'll come back to it's really not wrapped around that area. what has happened in part d and president rick clinton referred to this in his speech at the democratic convention is bringing the cost of the pharmaceuticals found. but is doing is similar to what was i was talking about ability to capitalistic competition. we did a joint venture a few years ago with wal-mart and we introduced a $50 a month drug plan. fifteen dollars a month. the industry thought we were crazy to do this. but what we did its worked with wal-mart's purchasing power, wal-mart's distribution capability and management and our ability to bring solutions to our members have broader product out. it has brought down the price of part d significant
relative to negotiating by the federal government, it really is the negotiation of the federal government to the pharmaceutical companies. today there is a restriction that the federal government can't use the purchasing power to negotiate a boat purchase to the pharmaceutical company. it's not to us as humana. if the firms to aspects of it. when you look at your next question i'll come back to it's really not wrapped around that area. what has happened in part d and president rick clinton...
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some of those involved even received medals for meritorious service by the russian government. sergei magnitsky's death is part of a troubling belief on human rights in russia. activists are harassed for speaking out against fraud, corruption or denial of basic rights. we saw what happened with sergei magnitsky when he tried to speak out against corruption. i'm saddened that the leadership of a great nation such as russia is resorting to these hideous tactics. they are a throwback to the soviet era, the worst of the soviet era. our friends, the russian people, deserve a vision that looks forward to a new future that includes freedom and human rights. not the past which had sad chapters of the denial of both of these. i'm pleased to speak in support of this bill. unfortunately, it doesn't include the original cardin amendment. the original cardin amendment had a global reach and said that we would treat virtually anyone guilty of these crimes the same way, denying visas and freezing their assets in the united states. that provision incidentally is similar to an amendment which i
some of those involved even received medals for meritorious service by the russian government. sergei magnitsky's death is part of a troubling belief on human rights in russia. activists are harassed for speaking out against fraud, corruption or denial of basic rights. we saw what happened with sergei magnitsky when he tried to speak out against corruption. i'm saddened that the leadership of a great nation such as russia is resorting to these hideous tactics. they are a throwback to the soviet...
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government was trying to do. there was a huge uproar and if you listen very carefully, there was a sense that the government did not know exactly what it wanted to do. it was confused and without a sense of direction that maybe you wall had a clear sense of direction. >> we had a clear sense and you told -- we told you but you just didn't believe us. at geneva i sat down with a group of bankers and you were not one of them, and one of them asked, you know, we didn't know this was coming. i said, the president made his speech january 16, 1984. this was more than a year and a half before and most of your people said he was playing politics. he set forth in that speech what he wanted to do and i think we were very open. it was simply that the press was extraordinarily, i would say skeptical that the president knew what he was doing. now, there's another side to public diplomacy, and how about the soviet union? ros has mentioned the important agreement at geneva that a nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought
government was trying to do. there was a huge uproar and if you listen very carefully, there was a sense that the government did not know exactly what it wanted to do. it was confused and without a sense of direction that maybe you wall had a clear sense of direction. >> we had a clear sense and you told -- we told you but you just didn't believe us. at geneva i sat down with a group of bankers and you were not one of them, and one of them asked, you know, we didn't know this was coming....
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the federal government probably has a minimum, very minimum, i've worked for government and i worked in the utility inindustry which is almost the same as working for government, at least 40% overpaid, at least, too many people working. at least 40% more people than they need to do the job. it actually incredible. when people say they're cutting budget. they're not cutting darn thing. they're cutting growth in government. congress doesn't vote themselves raises anymore. they get automatic raise unless somebody has the gonads saying wait a minute we don't need to have a raise this year. think haven't done it since they actually put that into effects. they don't vote on raises anymore. >> host: let's get a response. isabel, sawhill. >> guest: i'm sorry i don't agree with all your facts there. certainly one can find instances of fraud and waste in the federal government as one can in any kind of organization. and so, i'm going to, once again say we need to do a better job. there is a lot of money being allocated now to what is called program integrity, meaning let's make sure that the m
the federal government probably has a minimum, very minimum, i've worked for government and i worked in the utility inindustry which is almost the same as working for government, at least 40% overpaid, at least, too many people working. at least 40% more people than they need to do the job. it actually incredible. when people say they're cutting budget. they're not cutting darn thing. they're cutting growth in government. congress doesn't vote themselves raises anymore. they get automatic raise...
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government, including policy, diplomacy, trade, and, of course, security. and that's the area i work in. for me, the rebalanced has been and continues to be about strengthening relationships, adjusting our military posture and presence, deploy new concepts, capabilities and capacities to ensure that we continue to effectively and efficiently
government, including policy, diplomacy, trade, and, of course, security. and that's the area i work in. for me, the rebalanced has been and continues to be about strengthening relationships, adjusting our military posture and presence, deploy new concepts, capabilities and capacities to ensure that we continue to effectively and efficiently
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the government? check all of the above. we have created this circumstance that costs $32 billion a year, money that we send to these for-profit colleges. if they were a separate federal agency, for-profit colleges would be the ninth largest federal agency in washington, d.c. they receive subsidies from 85% to 95% of all their expenses, directly from the federal government. calling their employees federal employees is not a stretch. they are all paid for by the federal government, as are their advertising and marketing expenses. when you put this all together, it's rotten, and these students who are contacting my office and many other senators are crying out for help and relief. if we can't help these young people after the exploitation of for-profit schools and others, shame on us. mr. president, i yield the floor. i suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: mr. bingaman: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from new mexico. mr. bingaman: mr. president, i
the government? check all of the above. we have created this circumstance that costs $32 billion a year, money that we send to these for-profit colleges. if they were a separate federal agency, for-profit colleges would be the ninth largest federal agency in washington, d.c. they receive subsidies from 85% to 95% of all their expenses, directly from the federal government. calling their employees federal employees is not a stretch. they are all paid for by the federal government, as are their...
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government, if needed. i was also highly disappointed that the administration did not finalize an s.p.s. equivalency agreement with russia before agreeing to let them join the w.t.o. under an s.p.s. equivalency agreement, russia would recognize our food safety standards as equivalent to its own, thereby reducing costs and burdensome paperwork on u.s. exporters. today's bill requires the trade representative to continue efforts to negotiate a bilateral s.p.s. equivalency agreement with russia. in an effort to apply continued pressure on the administration to resolve these problems, we included language requiring the trade representative to report to congress annually on russia's implementation of its w.t.o. sanitary and potosanitary obligations. intellectual property rights protections in russia remains poor. to make sure that russia meets its commitment in this area, we included language requiring the trade representative to report annually on russia's compliance with its w.t.o. intellectual property rights
government, if needed. i was also highly disappointed that the administration did not finalize an s.p.s. equivalency agreement with russia before agreeing to let them join the w.t.o. under an s.p.s. equivalency agreement, russia would recognize our food safety standards as equivalent to its own, thereby reducing costs and burdensome paperwork on u.s. exporters. today's bill requires the trade representative to continue efforts to negotiate a bilateral s.p.s. equivalency agreement with russia....
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this statesman of arizona expresses his philosophy of government and the obligation of government leaders this way: quote "we owe future generations the chance to live their dreams, to be successful, and, most important, to achieve true happiness by their own efforts." end quote. senator jon kyl's commitment to the security of our nation, to fiscal responsibility, and to helping those in need have earned him a reputation that is worthy of his characteristic. the people of arizona and america are grateful for his service, and i am thankful for his guidance over the years and for his friendship. we wish him all the best to come in the years before him. mr. president, there is one more tribute that i'd like to give this morning, if there is time remaining. could the chair inform me if we're under a time agreement? the presiding officer: the senator may proceed. ms. collins: thank you, mr. president. mr. president, in his 36 years of service in the senate, richard lugar has established a reputation as an extraordinary leader on such you shalls as issues as foreign relations, not security, ene
this statesman of arizona expresses his philosophy of government and the obligation of government leaders this way: quote "we owe future generations the chance to live their dreams, to be successful, and, most important, to achieve true happiness by their own efforts." end quote. senator jon kyl's commitment to the security of our nation, to fiscal responsibility, and to helping those in need have earned him a reputation that is worthy of his characteristic. the people of arizona and...
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so there's a critical role for government here. we've seen it in the past, we'll find it in the future. but i think we also have to acknowledge there are problems here. there are problems in this chamber. as proud as i am of this institution, and i will forever be, i have detected over the 26 years i've been here a change. and it's happened kind of gradually, but it's clearly happened. we spend now too much of our time seeking partisan advantage. and it happens on both sides. and it's all understandable. i understand it. i'm not being critical of individuals. we spend too little time trying to solve problems. we spend too little time in our caucuses, in our meetings, focused on how to solve the problems facing the country. i deeply believe that this observation is true. and i believe we can do better than this. the institutions of our government have a proud history. the genius of our founding fathers can be found in every part of our history. whether it was conquering the last great fretion or winning world war i and world war ii
so there's a critical role for government here. we've seen it in the past, we'll find it in the future. but i think we also have to acknowledge there are problems here. there are problems in this chamber. as proud as i am of this institution, and i will forever be, i have detected over the 26 years i've been here a change. and it's happened kind of gradually, but it's clearly happened. we spend now too much of our time seeking partisan advantage. and it happens on both sides. and it's all...
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, the central government would deliver resources to the north again with a government out in the lead and with the donors supporting. unfortunately, the pace of that was too slow and not very effective. another point moving forward i think is that we do need to concentrate on decentralization and making a connection between the government services and the individual what the community level. >> to build further on the comments about the resource base within the mali clearly there are difficult choices for the government there that are involved in the guns versus butter types of decisions, and every sourcing for the armed forces was insufficient relatively speaking to dhaka building a threat that they now face in aqim. i think in support to the military, the provided training and equipping for both many years now, but in a relatively modest quantities, and i don't think that level of resources and that is commensurate with the threat peter thinks the other lesson learned for us is to look beyond the tactical level of training that's provided by the department of defense to consider wha
, the central government would deliver resources to the north again with a government out in the lead and with the donors supporting. unfortunately, the pace of that was too slow and not very effective. another point moving forward i think is that we do need to concentrate on decentralization and making a connection between the government services and the individual what the community level. >> to build further on the comments about the resource base within the mali clearly there are...
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yesterday the government accountability office revealed that government workers and private contractors are doing the same exact work on medicaid plans leading to billions in waste. meanwhile senator coburn has shown all of us some of the ridiculous things that taxpayers are paying for with their tax dollars, some of the things that cause us to spend $1 trillion more than we take in every single year. last year he put out a report showing how we could save more than $100 billion, or about one-tenth of the annual deficit, just by eliminating duplicative and overlapping government programs. we've got 94 federal initiatives aimed at encouraging green building through 11 different federal agencies. we have got 14 programs with the sole purpose of reducing diesel emissions. a few weeks ago, senator coburn issued a study that showed taxpayers are funding moroccan pottery classes, promoting shampoo and other beauty products for cats and dogs and a video game that allows them to relive prom night. get this -- taxpayers also spent $325,000 on a robotic squirrel named robosquirrel. the president
yesterday the government accountability office revealed that government workers and private contractors are doing the same exact work on medicaid plans leading to billions in waste. meanwhile senator coburn has shown all of us some of the ridiculous things that taxpayers are paying for with their tax dollars, some of the things that cause us to spend $1 trillion more than we take in every single year. last year he put out a report showing how we could save more than $100 billion, or about...